The State Of Haryana Through Secretary ... vs Jai Singh And Ors.Etc. Etc

The Supreme Court examined the validity of amendments to the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, introduced by Haryana Act No. 9 of 1992. The case involved a challenge by landowners against these amendments, which were partly upheld by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Court considered the constitutional and legal validity of the amendments, including the doctrine of stare decisis, and ultimately upheld the High Court's judgment. The decision clarifies the scope of legislative amendments concerning land regulation and the application of judicial doctrines in such contexts.